Aureus - Macrinus VICT PART P M TR P II COS II P P, Victory

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year218
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#50a, OCRE#ric.4.mcs.50a
Obverse descriptionBust of Macrinus, laureate, draped, right?.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CM OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Opellius Severus Macrinus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Marcus Opellius Severus Macrinus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionVictory, winged, draped, flying left, holding diadem in both hands; on each side, a shield on base.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICT PART P M TR P II COS II P P
(Translation: Victoria Parthica. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Victory over Parthia. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.)
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MintageND (218)  - -
Catalog ID2386281680
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